Cerruti 2017 EDP

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1881 Signature

by Nadège Le Garlantezec

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Cerruti 1881 Signature is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Nadège Le Garlantezec. 1881 Signature opens with Grapefruit, Pepper, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Leather, Cardamom, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Pink Pepper. Cerruti's 1881 Signature carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive and discontinued, 1881 Signature is a love-it-or-hate-it leather bomb. Some find it a refined, spicy leather for grown-ups; others get unwashed bodies or poor performance. Proceed with caution, but if it clicks, it's a steal.
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1881 Signature Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While some find it office-safe, its distinctive spicy leather profile and moderate performance lean more towards evening wear. It's too heavy for sport, but its elegant warmth makes it suitable for dates, casual outings, and even formal events where you want to make a statement.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a peppery, spicy kick of nutmeg and grapefruit before quickly settling into its heart: a smooth, sophisticated leather note, balanced by the aromatic warmth of cardamom and a touch of labdanum. The dry-down reveals a deep, cosy amber base, woven with earthy patchouli and vetiver, subtly spiced by pink pepper.

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